Abstract:

According to Fei Xiaotong’s theories and viewpoints，the author advances two conceptions of “xiang-huan perspective”(home-world perspective) and “xie-ye commune”(commune of coordinated affairs) in order to interpret Fei Xiaotong ’s theories and practices regarding the co-development of Chinese urban-rural communities and the world economy. This article explains the origin and evolution of Fei’s “xiang-huan perspective”and analyzes the conceptual constituents of “xiang”(home), “huan”(world), and “xie-ye commune.” This theoretical inspection of Fei ’s historical consciousness (constructional view of history) as reflected in his“xiang-huan perspective” and his explanation of the “xiang-huan” relationships in his later years is an attempt to provide a systematic and academic interpretation of this important thinking of Fei’s. Finally, this article points out that what Fei advocated in fact embodies broader and kinder humanity and compassion, demonstrating the genuine wishes in his “xian-huan perspective” for a “fine society.”

Key words: “xiang-huan perspective” (home-world perspective), “xie-ye commune” (commune of coordinated affairs), historical consciousness, cultural awareness